What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter/Designer - Glen Allen, VA position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity :
Tetra Tech is adding a Drafter / Designer for our Glen Allen, VA office. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects with a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment.
Why Tetra Tech :
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact :
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role :
- Prepare and revise grading plans as directed by given criteria.
- Calculate cut / fill volumes and balance quantities as needed.
- Ensure X-REF files are reconciled and placed in the correct folder.
- Plot / print files for both review and final submittal, adhering to provided CTB and PC3 files.
- Ensure technical accuracy of drawings, layouts, details, material lists, and space allocation.
- Evaluate alternatives and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and deliver quality results.
- Multi-task effectively across multiple projects.
- Apply design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Support renewable energy projects by integrating design knowledge with technical requirements.
Qualifications :
Technical Proficiency :
oSurvey, Points, Surfaces, Design, Alignments, Profiles, Corridors, Sections, Pipe Network, Volume Calculations, Labeling, Analyzing, and Vehicle Tracking.
Skills and Attributes :
Life at Tetra Tech :
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include :
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech :
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
